LeeBea,

I'm sure it will get that worn look as I travel more but it really is built well. I figure that traveling in and out of Newark Liberty Airport is a pretty good test as to it's durability. I must admit that I purchased a "second" full set from another fourm member a few months ago just in case and because I do know of the rough life a piece of luggage lives from the many sets I've purchsed over the years. The great thing is I traveled 6,000 miles with no brake dust on the luggage wheels!!!